Smashed Zucchini Dip

Name: Smashed Zucchini Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Africa, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 large zucchini; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Olive oil and freshly chopped herbs, for garnish

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Smashed zucchini dip is a take on the eggplant spread called baba ganoush, but with a different main ingredient. It's the healthy and flavorful party spread you never knew you needed!

Ingredients

3 large zucchini
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Olive oil and freshly chopped herbs, for garnish

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add zucchini; reduce to a simmer. Cook until zucchini is fork-tender, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain until cool to the touch, about 30 minutes. Mince or grate zucchini. Place back in the colander; let drain 10-15 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
To the bowl, add garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper; stir until combined.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 85 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.